- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. Janaki
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Movie name
- Thiripura Sundari
- Movie release year
- 1978
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jun 2020
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This song depicts a young bride lovingly expressing her affection and romantic anticipation towards her groom ('maamaa'). She poetically compares her devotion to traditional hospitality, such as serving food on a fresh green banana leaf and decorating their home like a grand kingdom. She dreams of a happy married life filled with togetherness, prosperity, and raising a large family together.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Kanni thaenai vittu vaikkalaamaa”
The term 'Kanni thaen' (virgin honey) is used as a metaphor for youthful beauty, charm, and innocence.
Emona / Initial Rhyme (Moonaai)
“Pachai vaazhai ilai podavaa / Pakkam vandhu parimaaravaa”
Repetition of the 'Pa' consonant sound at the start of adjacent words ('Pachai', 'Pakkam', 'Parimaaravaa').
Second-Letter Rhyme (Edhugai)
“Thottaal podhum medhuvaagavae / Thottil aadum azhagaagavae”
The second consonant sound 't-t' matches across lines ('Thottaal' and 'Thottil').
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Trivia
The lyrics were authored by Kannadasan for the 1978 movie Thiripura Sundari, composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It incorporates traditional Tamil cultural motifs like serving meals on banana leaves and singing classic lullaby refrains ('Aaraaro Aaraariro').
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